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Versailles in Winter

Visiting the Versailles gardens brings to mind an idyllic stroll through lush gardens under a sunny sky. But what if you decide to visit Versailles…

Everyone knows about Paris’ greatest hits: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe. But when planning my first ever visit, I…

Everyone knows about the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. It may well be the most famous church in the world, and it is a must-see…

Everyone says that to go to the Louvre, you need to get there first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds. That was our…

This fast-paced Paris itinerary will allow you to cover the best of the city in only three days. If you’re planning on spending a whole…

Opinions on the value of city passes vary widely, with some people viewing them as tourist scams and others seeing them as huge savings. When…

A cruise on the Seine River is a wonderful introduction to all that Paris has to offer.

Going to Paris was an experience I’d been dreaming of for my whole life. Of course, I don’t recall ever meeting someone who didn’t at…

As a kid who grew up roadtripping to Disney World almost every year and a former Cast Member, it’s long been a dream of mine…

Our first taste of Disney park magic was at the Walt Disney Studios. While we were doing our pre-trip planning, I was looking at the…